Al Ain Sidr tree

  • Western cattle egrets and African sacred ibises settling together on the sidr tree in Al Ain. Photo: Eslam Abdelfattah
    Western cattle egrets and African sacred ibises settling together on the sidr tree in Al Ain. Photo: Eslam Abdelfattah
  • Western cattle egrets nesting on the sidr tree. Photo: Victor Besa
    Western cattle egrets nesting on the sidr tree. Photo: Victor Besa
  • The roadside tree has been popular hangout for birds for many years. Photo: Victor Besa
    The roadside tree has been popular hangout for birds for many years. Photo: Victor Besa
  • Birds have chosen the lone tree over a variety of greenery in the area. Photo: Victor Besa
    Birds have chosen the lone tree over a variety of greenery in the area. Photo: Victor Besa
  • The African sacred ibis bird species settling in by sunset on the sidr tree. Photo: Eslam Abdelfattah
    The African sacred ibis bird species settling in by sunset on the sidr tree. Photo: Eslam Abdelfattah
  • Bubulcus ibis is the scientific name of the Western cattle egret bird. Photo: Victor Besa
    Bubulcus ibis is the scientific name of the Western cattle egret bird. Photo: Victor Besa

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